Originally Posted by
The Golden Boy
I'd imagine the half clip still holds your toes to the pedals.
The foot retention doesn't need to be immovable. I never tighten my straps.
This. ^^^^^
I used half clips for a while and they held my foot to the pedal better than not having anything to push or pull against with you foot. A bit easier to get in an out of depending on the shoe you were wearin (winter riding for example). I switched to SPD's a while back and prefer them to platforms/toe clips, half clips and Power Straps